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Krautkramer MIC 10
Operating Manual
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5.2 Data storage (only MIC 10 DL). . . . . . 5-20 DIN 50150 or ASTM E 140. . . . . . . . . . 6- 5
Switching the Data Logger on. . . . . . . . 5-21 Inhibiting calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- 5
Storing the measurement in the Data Inhibiting the dwell time. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- 6
Logger or on the Memory Card . . . . . . 5-22 Inhibiting alarm thresholds . . . . . . . . . . 6- 6
Viewing a file and deleting single Adjusting the time period for the
measurement readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 display backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- 7
Deleting a file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29 Switching off the Data Logger
Deleting the whole memory . . . . . . . . . 5-30 (only MIC 10 DL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- 8
Changing the number of the Switching the Memory Card off
Memory Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30 (only MIC 10 DL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- 8
Using the Memory Card as a Parameter
Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
7 Documentation (only MIC 10 DL) . 7- 1
Parallel use of Memory Cards on the
MIC 10 and the DynaMIC . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
7.1 Printing data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 2
6 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- 1 Preparing the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 2
Printing all files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 3
Basic procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- 2 Printing single files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 3
Selecting the language for the report Selection of the report language. . . . . . 7- 4
printout (only for MIC 10 DL) . . . . . . . . 6- 3 Selection of report format . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 5
Selecting the report format (only for Complete printout of a measurement
MIC 10 DL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- 4 set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 6
Inhibiting hardness scales. . . . . . . . . . . 6- 4 Short printout of a measurement set . . 7- 7
13 Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13- 1
Please always look up in Chapter 13 to see if there Chap. 5.2 Data storage (only for MIC 10 DL)
are any current changes. This chapter describes cor-
The MIC 10 base instrument does not have these function-
rections which have been added at short notice and
s. You learn how to store data, to display, change and
which are not yet included in the general manual. If
delete stored data. Using the special Memory Card you
there are no additional corrections, the chapter re-
can reload stored instrument settings into the MIC 10.
mains empty.
Chapter 6 Configuration
The operation of the MIC 10 is easy and quick to
learn. In order to be able to use the instrument quickly This gives you information about additional possi-
you should become acquainted with preparation as bilities concerning instrument adjustment.
well as the basic functions of the MIC 10. To do this,
Chapter 7 Documentation (only for the MIC 10 DL)
read the following chapters carefully:
You can document the measurement readings via a
Chapter 3 Preparations for operation
printer or transfer them to a computer using special
Here you will find all the steps necessary for applica- software and evaluate them there. Various possibilities
tion of the instrument. are available for your printouts.
Chapter 4 Basics of operation Chapter 10 Interfaces and peripherals
(only for MIC 10 DL)
This gives you an insight into MIC 10 operation as well
as a few important steps which always reoccur during In this chapter you learn about connecting the MIC 10
operation. to a computer or printer. You can remote control the in-
strument via a computer.
Chapter 5.1 Hardness measurement
Chapter 12 Appendix
All operation steps are shown which are required dur-
ing the measurement procedure. The appendix supplies you with information about con-
version of hardness values into other scales, the UCI
method, the treatment of test materials as well as the
statistical evaluation of the measurement results.
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Listing
Listing is made as follows:
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1.4 Conditions for hardness testing • the problems of comparability of different hard-
nesses such Vickers, Rockwell and Brinell. Also
refer to the information given in the Appendix.
You will find all the essential instructions for operation
of the MIC 10. In addition to this there are a series of • the effects of surface treatment on the hardness
factors which affect the test results. Due to the fact value.
that a description of these factors would extend be-
• the effect of the test load, and the size of the indent
yond the scope of this manual, the three most import- connected with it, on the determined hardness
ant conditions are as follows: value.
• training of the operator Please read also the instructions in chapter 1.5.
• knowledge of the special technical requirements
and limits ¾ Attention:
• selection of the suitable test setup Insufficient knowledge of the above mentioned
fields can cause wrong test results and could
have unforseeable consequences.
Training of the operator
For reliable application of a hardness tester suitable
training in the field of material testing is required.
Suitable training means, for example, suitable know-
ledge about:
• hardness testing on metallic materials.
• effects of material properties, especially the struc-
ture, on the hardness test and the selection of a suit-
able hardness testing setup connected with it.
In the following you will find a summary of the most im- UCI method
portant technical test requirements that you always
have to comply with to ensure correct measurements. The UCi method is a comparative method (contribu-
tion of the Young’s modulus to the measurement) with
a very high reproducibility of the measurements. The
Test material UCI method does not replace the classical testing ac-
The test loads (probes) must match the surface quality cording to Vickers, but it forms a quick and reliable
of the material: complement to it.
• smooth, homogeneous surfaces require low test The direct comparison with the results from the stand-
loads ardized Vickers measurement according to the ma-
terial samples is therefore imperative for the
• rougher, coarse-grained surfaces require as high evaluation of the measurement accuracy of the UCI
test loads as possible. method. This means:
The surfaces must always be free of any impurities
(oil, dust, etc.) and rust. ¾ Attention:
The surfaces roughness should not exceed approx. It is absolutely necessary that you calibrate your
30 % of the penetration depth. MIC 10 to the material under test.
Thin metal sheets must have a thickness correspond- For this purpose, the calibration only has to be carried
ing to the tenfold indentation depth of the Vickers dia- out once since you can easily store and recall or set a
mond. calibration.
The calibration for low-alloy or unalloyed steel is al-
For more details, please also read Chapter 12.3 and
especially the tables on page 12-5. ready preset in the instrument. Check it from time to
time (refer to Chapter 9.1 Check function)
For more details on the UCI method, please also read
Chapter 12.1.
¾ Attention:
Wrong calibration and unacceptable or illegal con-
versions can cause grave errors in the interpreta-
tion of measurement result.
This chapter gives information about MIC 10 accessories (for versions B and DL).
It describes:
• accessories in the delivery package
• accessories required for operation
• recommended accessories for instrument and probes including hardness reference blocks
TZ 1-2 1 Set (2 pcs.) AlMn cells (Mignon), for single use only 34 107
or:
NiMH 1-2 1 Set (2 pcs.) of NiMH cells, rechargeable 34 109
In order to prepare the MIC 10 for operation you must – Insert the batteries, observing the correct polarity
carry out the following: (this is marked in the battery compartment).
• check the battery supply – Screw the cover back onto the battery compartment.
Note:
Used or defective batteries are special refuse and
socket for
must be disposed of according to the governing laws! probe connection
Note:
If you wish to carry out measurements with defined
measurement times, use a test support:
• DH 191 test support for series measurements
• MIC 222 test support for precise probe guiding
By doing this you will avoid measurement inaccuracies. Conical probe attachment for short measurements
Read the following chapter before working with the 4.1 Display
MIC 10. It contains information about:
• display
• keypad
• operation concept with the steps which you will need
• using the probe
Hardness scales
The hardness scales to be selected are
displayed on the right of the measurement
reading.
Status display
The active status of the MIC 10 is displayed in the field
below the measurement reading: calibration low alarm display
threshold backlight
Average value
Note:
active ready for You will find an overview of all display symbols on the
Data Logger or measurement
Memory Card
foldout page (inside).
The following table gives a general overlook into key- Access to active measurement set /
Only MIC 10 DL:
pad operation of the MIC 10. However, please note
Access to stored measurement set /
the description of the individual operation steps in Printout of data /
Chapter 5. Transfer of data to the PC
Turn on MIC 10 / +
Select next level or the
next program step
Adjust settings (increase) / Configure MIC 10
Selection between single measurement
value and average value
+
Adjust settings (decrease) /
Selection of hardness scale
key
Calibration: average value
starting position:
ready for meas.
Dwell time
Return to starting
position from any
function by
pressing
Low alarm threshold
or by simply
carrying out a
measurement High alarm threshold
Display backlight
The contact symbol appears on the display: – Always hold the probe with both hands to achieve
the best possible control when carefully applying
pressure onto the material surface.
– Press the probe with one hand vertically from the
An acoustic signal indicates that the measurement top. Then guide the probe to the required measure-
has been carried out. ment position with the other hand.
– Make certain that there is a steady and vertical
probe guidance.
The MIC 10 automatically carries out a system self- Finally, the instrument will give a short signal tone indi-
check. On the display then appears the following indi- cating that it is ready for measurement:
cation for about 2 seconds:
If a probe is not connected, then the probe symbol on Automatic instrument switch-off
the left of the display will flash:
The MIC 10 will automatically switch off after 3
Note: minutes of non-operation.
If the Data Logger is activated (DL version), or the Because of this, energy is saved and the operation
Memory Card is inserted, then the following status time is increased.
symbol will also appear in the display:
Note:
If a Parameter Card is inserted when turning on the
MIC 10, then all instrument settings will be automat-
ically loaded from this into the instrument. Refer to
Page 5-28.
Selecting the hardness scale You can select the hardness scale in the above se-
quence (scrolling).
Normally the measurement reading is displayed in HV
corresponding to the UCI method. – Press .
In addition to this, you can have the hardness value The newly selected hardness scale is indicated in the
displayed in the following hardness scales: display.
Note:
When the displayed measurement reading is outside
the range of the newly selected hardness scale, the
message OFL (Overflow) or UFL (Underflow) will be
displayed and the hardness scale indication will flash.
– Select another hardness scale or press twice in Setting the alarm threshold
order to delete the measurement reading.
This function is useful for identifying measurement
After the hardness scale has been changed the set readings which are under or over defined limit values.
threshold is deactivated if its range is exceeded. You can set an upper and lower alarm threshold in
order to obtain a visual and acoustic alarm signal
when these tolerances are exceeded.
If, during the measurement sequence, a measurement – With set the upper alarm threshold, for
reading is below the set alarm threshold then an addi- example:
tional signal tone is given and a flashing LO symbol
will appear on the display.
Note:
You switch the alarm threshold off again by selecting
the corresponding function and pressing .
Note:
The set alarm thresholds are automatically converted
to the new value when the hardness scale is changed.
The alarm is deactivated when the range is exceeded.
Carrying out the measurement – Position the probe tip vertically onto the surface of
the test material. Pay attention to correct probe
Measurement on low-alloy and unalloyed steels can handling.
be directly made without calibration because the cali-
bration values for these materials are preprogrammed The probe symbol on the display indicates that contact
in the instrument. has been made.
– Using you can switch between single or average Viewing the last average value
value.
You can also recall the last calculated average value
– A measurement set is closed by pressing . after termination of a measurement set.
If you are working with the DL version of the MIC 10, Due to the fact that the last settings always remain in
the measurement set is now stored and the file name the instrument, the average value will also remain
displayed (refer to Chapter 5.2). within the scope of the calibration setting.
– Press to return to the MEASUREMENT level or – Press .
carry out a new measurement.
The average value of the last measurement appears
on the display.
Deleting the last measurement reading
You can delete a critical single reading without interup-
ting the measurement set.
– Press .
The last reading flashes. It also appears on the display
if you have selected the average value display mode.
– Press again.
The reading is deleted. At the same time, the average
value is automatically reevaluated. This is displayed if
you have selected the average value mode.
You can repeat this sequence with the last reading
until all readings have been deleted.
Viewing measurement set and deleting The following status indication on the display flashes
any measurement value with all steps of this function in order to indicate that
you have interupted the measurement and can con-
During the measurement you are able to view the ac-
tive measurement set. However, this only applies if
tinue:
you have not yet closed the set with .
Single measurement readings are displayed as well as If MIC 10 DL is used and data storage is active the ac-
their total number, over-threshold condition of the read- tual file number is displayed. Press -key.
ing, absolute/relative standard deviation as well as the
The previous number of readings appears on the dis-
active average reading. You have the possibility to di-
play:
rectly select and delete a single reading. The average
reading is then reevaluated.
– Press .
The deleted reading appears on the display and
flashes.
After this, the next measurement reading of the set is Press once again.
displayed.
The measurement reading now is retrieved.
Direct selection of the measurement reading from Displaying the average reading
the set
– If you press again, the active average reading of
– If you press again, the index (position in the the measurement set will appear.
measurement set) of the measurement reading last
selected will be display:
If you wish to see the measurement set once again:
– Press .
You return to the first step within the function (number
of previous measurement readings).
If you wish to exit the function:
– Press or continue your measurement.
– With select the index of the measurement read-
ing which you wish to be displayed.
– After this press .
The selected measurement reading appears.
Press again.
The index appears of the last measurement reading
which was selected.
You must now match the displayed value to the hard- Note:
ness value of your test material.
With the help of the Memory Card, recalibration with
– With you can increase or decrease the dis- the DL version of the MIC 10 is made easy. All calibra-
played value (refer to Chapter 4, page 4-7, Accel- tion and adjustment parameters can be stored on a
erated Setting). Memory Card and loaded at any later time by inserting
When the correct value is set, the instrument is cali- this card (refer to page 5-29).
brated for the material to be measured. The calibration which has been changed is indicated
The calibration value is automatically evaluated ac- by the status symbol CAL in the measurement mode:
cording to the set hardness value:
– Press .
The calibration value is displayed:
Reproducing the calibration The calibration which has been changed is corre-
spondingly displayed in the MEASUREMENT level by
If you wish to recall the calibration parameters for the
CAL.
measurement on low alloyed steels after having cali-
brated to another material, proceed as follows:
– Press until the calibration value is displayed.
– Press to set the calibration value to 0.
– Press if you require to return to MEASURE-
MENT or carry out a measurement.
The instrument is now calibrated for standard meas-
urement; the satus symbol CAL is no longer dis-
played.
Note:
The possibilities to print stored data and to transfer
them into a PC are described in Chapter 7 Documenta-
tion.
Switching the Data Logger on The Data Logger is now activated. This setting is re-
tained even after the instrument has been switched
In the default setting of the MIC 10 DL the Data Log- off. When the Data Logger is activated you will see the
ger is switched off. In order to store data you must fir- status indication DATA appear in the measurement
stly activate it. mode:
– Press
Note:
The MIC 10 DL needs not be activated when working
with the Memory Card. Simply insert the card.
Both storage possibilities (Data Logger and Memory
Card) can be inhibited if you do not require them. For
this refer to Chapter 6 Configuration, pages 6-8.
– With go back to MEASUREMENT level or simply
carry out a measurement.
If you wish to work with the Memory Card: The MIC 10 DL always stores the data onto the next
– Insert it into the slot. free storage space.
The MIC 10 DL automatically stores the data onto the You can store 255 measurements in a measurement
Memory Card. The instrument will store onto the inter- set. The Data Logger has capacity for up to 1800
nal Data Logger if there is no Memory Card inserted. measurements and the Memory Card up to 590 meas-
urements (with an average measurement number of
– Carry out your measurement. 10 per measurement set).
– After termination of the measurement set, press
Note:
.
Before data are stored, the MIC 10 DL automatically
The mesasurement set, including the instrument set-
carries out a storage capacity check. An error mess-
tings are stored into a file. The file number will appear
age will appear if there is insufficient storage capacity.
on the display, for example with the first file stored:
Refer to Chapter 9.2 Error messages.
¾ Attention:
Do not remove the Memory card whilst you have
access to data because this could damage the card.
– If you press or , the relative standard deviation – If you press or , the relative range is displayed
is displayed in percent: in percent:
– Using or you can switch between both dis- – Using or you can switch between both dis-
plays. plays.
Information about standard deviation and range can
be found in chapter 12.4.
– Press .
The upper alarm threshold is displayed, e.g.
– Press .
The set dwell time is displayed.
– Press .
The probe load used for the measurement is dis-
played:
Deleting a file
– If necessary, close your actual measurment set.
– Press and then .
– Select with the file of the measurement set
which you wish to delete, e.g.:
– Press . ¾ Attention:
With an active Data Logger the following display appears: All stored data are deleted.
Storing parameters
– Make your instrument settings, e.g. calibration on
another material, threshold and dwell time adjust-
ment.
– Insert an empty Memory Card into the MIC 10.
¾ Attention:
When the Parameter Card is inserted, the measure-
ment set is closed and the active instrument settings
are overwritten. A protection query is not given! – Press .
You should therefore always complete your current The display flashes.
measurement set before inserting a Parameter Card if
you want to retain the data. – Press once more.
Note:
Inhibiting hardness scales
Of course, a hardness scale must remain switched on.
You can switch off the individual hardness scales. If all scales are switched to OFF then the MIC 10 will
automatically switch the HV scale to ON.
– Press until the scale appears which you wish to
switch off, for example:
– Using you switch the function OFF. – Using you switch the function OFF.
The dwell time cannot now be changed. The lower alarm threshold cannot now be changed.
Adjusting the time period for the display In doing this, the permanent display backlight is set,
backlight this means that it does not automatically switch off
after a certain time.
You can select the switch off time for the backlight,
which is activated after a non-operation period. An ad-
justment from 5 to 60 seconds is possible. You can
also set a permanent backlight.
The display backlight is activated and deactivated in
SET (refer to Chapter 5.1, page 5-4).
Note:
Operation with the backlight reduces the life of the bat-
teries!
– Press until the following display appears:
Switching off the Data Logger Switching the Memory Card off
(only MIC 10 DL) (only MIC 10 DL)
You can switch off the internal Data Logger of the If operation with the Memory Card is not required it
MIC 10 DL if you do not intend to store measure- can be switched off.
ments.
– Press until the following display appears:
– Press until the following display appears:
Note:
You can use Data Logger and Memory Card inde-
pendently. Therefore it is also possible to switch off
only one of both options.
You can either print all measurement sets, this means • Baud rate 9600
the complete contents of the Data Logger or a Mem- • Number of start bits 1
ory Card, or an individual measurement set. In doing • Number of stop bits 1
this, different report formats can be selected as well • Number of data bits 8
as various languages.
• Parity none
You require: • Software handshake on
• a printer with serial interface RS 232
• a data cable TGDL/PC for connection of the
Note:
MIC 10 DL to the printer
For setting transfer parameters refer to the operating
manual of your printer.
Printing all files The form and language of the printout are dependent
on the setting made in the configuration level of the
– Press . MIC 10 (see following pages).
The display for the active Data Logger (dL - 1) or Mem-
ory Card (card number), if inserted, appears.
– If the Data Logger is switched off (dL - 0), switch it Printing single files
on with .
– Press .
– Press and then use the -key until "ALL.F" ap-
pears on the display. The display for the active Data Logger (dL - 1) or Mem-
ory Card (card number), if inserted, appears.
– Press .
– If the Data Logger is switched off (dL - 0), switch it
The following message appears on the display: on with .
– Press again.
The file number which was last stored will appear.
– With select the number of the file which you
want to print.
– Press .
The following message appears:
– Press again.
All data are printed from the Data Logger or Memory
Card.
The form and language of the printout are dependent The setting is made in the configuration level. Proceed
on the setting made in the configuration level of the as described in Chapter 6 Configuration, page 6-3.
MIC 10 (see following pages).
• Standard Dev.: Standard deviation (absolute and Short printout of a measurement set
relative)
The short printout is an extract from the complete
• Min. Thickness: Minimum material thickness, size
printout:
necessary for geometrically not influenced measure-
-----------------------
ments MIC 10 (01.01.00)
• Readings: -----------------------
List of all single measurement readings Date: . .
Instrument SN 500
• deleted readings:
Data Source DL-1
The single measurement readings deleted from the File # F001
measurement set are marked with "*". They are not
included in the statistical calculation. Cal Value 0
• + or - out of tolerance: Tm 0 s
Reading exceeds or is below the set alarm thre- Probe SN 618
Test Load 5 kgf
shold.
# of Readings 3
Avg. Value 414 HV
Note: Min. Value 405 HV
Information about calculation of the average value, the Max. Value 424 HV
Range 19 HV
range and the standard deviation as well as the mini-
4.6 %
mum thickness can be found in Chapter 12.4 Informa- Standard Dev. 10 HV
tion about statistical evaluation . 2.3 %
7-10
7- Issue 08, 08/01 Krautkrämer MIC 10
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Care and maintenance 8
¾ Warning:
Only use the batteries recommended by us. Any inex-
pert handling of the charger unit and batteries may
cause danger of explosion.
Note:
You also can use a commercially available battery
charger. Make certain that you use a charger which is
suitable for the type of batteries you are using!
¾ Attention:
Never try to charge AlMn batteries (danger of explo-
sion)!
Note:
Discharged or defective batteries are classified as
special refuse and must be disposed in accordance
with statutory provisions!
If possible, use rechargeable batteries for the sake of
the environment!
8.2 Maintenance
¾ Warning:
Repair work must only be carried out by authorized
Krautkrämer service personnel.
9.1 Check function still permissible (for a max. range of 5 % with refer-
ence to the average).
Visual check of the Vickers diamond Individual deviations from the plate value may occur in
freehand measurements depending on the probe
Periodically check the Vickers diamond under a micro- handling. However, they should not go beyond 5 %
scope. from the plate value for 10 measurements.
Make sure that the pyramid-shaped diamond is not You should carefully study the handling of the probe
damaged. and train yourself in working with the probe by carrying
out measurements on the hardness reference plates
until you obtain stable readings.
Checking the measurement accuracy Repeat these reference measurements from time to
time and note down the measured average in order to
All UCI probes are calibrated using hardness refer- check the measurement accuracy of your probe.
ence plates which are certified by the material testing
institute "Materialprüfungsanstalt MPA NRW" for the Any sudden variations indicate a defective diamond or
corresponding test load (1 kgf, 5 kgf, 10 kgf). Each maladjustment of the probe.
hardness reference plate shows natural variations that
have an influence on the measured value deviations
of the corresponding probe from the plate value.
Under well-defined conditions, as is the case with
measurements using the test support MIC 222 on
Krautkrämer hardness plates with acoustic coupling
(thin oil film or ultrasonic couplant ZG between the ref-
erence plate and base), a deviation by ± 3,6 % of the
average from 5 measurements from the plate value is
Measurement method UCI method (Ultrasonic Contact Impedance) with Vickers diamond
Test load Handheld probes MIC 201-A (10 N), MIC 205-A (50 N), MIC 2010-A (98 N)
Indentor Diamond pyramid according to Vickers, roof angle 136°
Test materials Metallic materials
Basically, measurements are also possible on glass and ceramics.
Please contact your Krautkrämer service agent.
Measurement tolerances Max 5% tolerance in the Vickers hardness range from 200 HV to 900 HV.
Max ± 3.6% deviation from the average measurement value to the value of
the hardness reference plates.
These deviations are determined from 5 single measurements using the test
support MIC 222.
With handheld measurements greater deviations are possible. Deviations in the
measurement result caused by plate vibration can be reduced by coupling. The
error data are related to the total error (instrument plus hardness refer- ence
plate)
For more information refer to chapter 9.1
Measurement/Conversion range Vickers: 20 - 1740 HV Rockwell
B: 41.0 - 105.0 HRB
Rockwell C: 20.3 - 68.0 HRC
Brinell: 76.0 - 618.0 HB
2
Tensile strength: 255.0 - 2180.0 N/mm
(only with the 10 kgf probe connected)
The conversion is made according to DIN 50150 or ASTM E 140.
Pin layout
Symb. Elec. Signal
PIN No. Description Signal type
Name Specification direction
Note:
As long as data are transferred the automatic instru-
ment cutout is deactivated.
• Entry (set) of a new value or condition for the func- The command, including <ESC> and <CR>, must not
tion with the command structure: contain more than 16 characters. When the MIC 10
<ESC><CODE><PARAMETER><CR>
DL operates in the echo mode it will give all characters
(unchanged) within the command sequence back. The
Function codes and parameters can be separated by return values are terminated by <CR> and <LF>. The
a space or an equal sign. The space can be used any- command initial character <ESC> is returned as "*"
where within the parameter, e.g. between the numeri- and the command end character <CR> as a space.
cal value and the unit, between the sign and the
numerical value or for structure of the numerical value. With a deactivated echo mode the received characters
are not given again.
Example:
With an erroneous command the return of the MIC 10
<ESC>CA = - 2 000<CR> (setting calibration value) DL is:
<ESC>HI = 580 HV<CR> (setting upper threshold)
"?<CR><LF>".
TX (MIC10) * C A - 2 0 0 0 CR LF
Syntax: <ESC>AV [ (0|1) ] When you change the calibration value, the active
measurement set will be terminated beforehand.
Description:
Toggle between display of singe value and average CF- Close data set
value or read active display mode.
Syntax: <ESC>CF<CR>
Examples:
Description:
<ESC>AV<CR> Read display mode
0<CR><LF> Result: single value display Close active data set.
<ESC>AV 1<CR> Set average value display
¾ Warning: The actual measurement set is closed!
Description: Description:
Set calibration value or read active value. Selection of the format for the printed report. Possible
Range: -9999 to +9999. settings are:
4 = Spanish
DL - Data Logger Status
5 = user defined
Syntax: <ESC>DL [ (0 | 1) ] <CR> On recall without parameter, the active selected report
language is returned in the same code.
Description:
Example:
Activate and deactivate the Data Logger or read
states of the Data Logger. Only the values 0 and 1 are <ESC>DG<CR> Read printed report language:
available for setting (default setting: 0), status reading 1<CR> Result: English
can also result in 2 (Memory Card). <ESC>DG 0<CR> Select German report
Example:
<ESC>DL<CR> Read Data Logger status:
0<CR><LF> Result: not active EC - Echo on/off
<ESC>DL 1<CR> Activate Data Logger
Syntax: <ESC>EC [ (0 | 1) ] <CR>
Description:
DG - Select printed report language Switching the echo mode on or off.
Syntax: <ESC>DG [n] <CR> Example:
Description: <ESC>EC<CR> Read echo mode
1<CR><LF> Result:
Selection of the printed report language: Echo mode switched on
0 = German <ESC>EH 0<CR> Echo mode switched off
1 = English
2 = French
3 = Italian
Syntax: <ESC>HI When you set the upper threshold, the active measure-
[ (n [.m] [ (HV | HRC | HRB | HB | N/MM2 ) ] | ON | ment set will be terminated beforehand.
OFF) ]<CR>
Description:
Set upper threshold value or read active setting. If a IL - Read / set display backlight status
hardness scale is not given then the active scale will Syntax: <ESC>IL [ (0 | 1) ]
be assumed. The upper threshold is deactivated when
set to OFF. Subsequent setting to ON activates the Description:
upper threshold again. The threshold value is the last
Read or set the status of the display backlight (see
one which was set.
also code TL).
Example:
Example:
<ESC>HI 420HV<CR> Upper threshold: 420 HV
<ESC>IL<CR> Read backlight status:
<ESC>HI<CR> Read status:
0<CR><LF> Result: not active
420HV<CR><LF> Result: 420 HV
<ESC>IL 1<CR> Switch backlight on
<ESC>HI OFF<CR> Upper threshold not active
<ESC>HI<CR> Read status:
OFF<CR><LF> Result: not active
<ESC>HI ON <CR> Activate upper threshold IN - Initialization
again
Syntax: <ESC>IN<CR>
<ESC>HI<CR> Read status:
420HV<CR><LF> Result: 420 HV Description:
The default setting of the instrument is loaded.
Default settings
Function Default setting Code
In the following you will find an overview of the default
settings of all functions including the corresponding Error messages not active OE 0
remote codes. output
Probe contact not active OC0
Function Default setting Code output
Display mode Single value AV 0 Language for English DG 1
printed report
Hardness scale HV UN HV
Printed report format P(3) CM 3
Calibration value 0 CA 0
Active hardness
Dwell time 0s TM 0 scales:
HV on
Lower alarm threshold not active LO OFF
HRC resolution: 0.1
Upper alarm threshold not active HI OFF HRB resolution: 0.1
HB on
2
Display backlight off IL 0 N/mm on CU 1013
Syntax: <ESC>LO When you set the lower threshold, the active measure-
[ (n [.m] [ (HV | HRC| HRB | HB | N/MM2 ) ] | ON | ment set will be terminated beforehand.
OFF) ]<CR>
Description:
Set the lower threshold value or read the active set- MR - Data Logger access
ting. If a hardness scale is not given, the active scale Syntax: <ESC>MR [n]<CR>
will be assumed. The lower threshold is deactivated
when set to OFF. Subsequent setting to ON activates Description:
the lower threshold again. The threshold value is the
If a valid file number is given as a parameter, the MIC
last one which was set.
10 DL will issue the contents of the measurement set
Example: in the selected report printout format. On recall without
parameter, the number of the stored measurement set
<ESC>LO 380HV<CR> Lower threshold: 380 HV
is returned.
<ESC>LO<CR> Read status:
380HV<CR><LF> Result: 380 HV Example:
<ESC>LO OFF<CR> Lower threshold not active
<ESC>MR<CR> Read file number:
<ESC>LO<CR> Read status:
3<CR><LF> Result: 3
OFF<CR><LF> Result: not active
<ESC>MR 3 <CR> Request file No. 3
<ESC>LO ON <CR> Activate lower threshold
again
<ESC>LO<CR> Read status:
380HV<CR><LF> Result: 380 HV
Example:
<ESC>OC<CR> Enquire whether contact
indication is active:
0<CR> 1<CR> Result: not active
<ESC>OC 1<CR> Activate contact indication
Note:
The last setting is retained even after the instrument is
switched off.
TL - Read / set time for display backlight TM - Read / set dwell time
Syntax: <ESC>TL [ (n | ON) ]<CR> Syntax: <ESC>TM [n]<CR>
Description: Description:
Reading or setting the time after which the instrument Set the measurement time in seconds or read active
backlight is switched off if the instrument is not used. setting
The setting range is from 5 seconds to 60 seconds. If Range: 0 to 99.
ON is given as parameter, the backlight is perma-
Example:
nently on if activated.
TM 5<CR> Set dwell time to 5 seconds
Example:
TM<CR> Read measurement time:
<ESC>TL<CR> Read time for backlight 5S<CR><LF> Result: 5 seconds
switch-off
10S<CR><LF> Result: 10 s ¾ Warning:
<ESC>TL 20<CR> Increase switch-off time to When you change the dwell time, the active measure-
20 seconds ment set will be terminated beforehand.
TP - Read / set time for instrument switch-off UN - Select the hardness scale
Syntax: <ESC>TP [ (n | ON) ]<CR> Syntax: <ESC>UN [ (HV | HRC | HRB |
HB | N/MM2) ] <CR>
Description:
Description:
Reading or setting the time after which the instrument
is switched off if not used. The variation range is from Selecting hardness scale resp. display of active scale.
30 seconds to 600 seconds. If On is given as par- The default setting is HV.
ameter, the instrument is permanently switched on.
Example:
Example:
<ESC>UN<CR> Read active hardness scale:
<ESC>TP<CR> Read switch-off time HRC<CR><LF> Result: HRC
180S<CR><LF> Result: 180 seconds <ESC>UN HV <CR> Set HV scale
<ESC>TP 300<CR> Increase switch-off time to
300 seconds ¾ Warning:
When you change the hardness scale, the active
measurement set will be terminated beforehand.
VE - Software Version
Syntax: <ESC>VE<CR>
Description:
Reading the software version number of the instru-
ment.
Example:
<ESC>VE<CR> Read Software Version no.:
1.1<CR><LF> Result: 1.1
Appendix 12
12.1 The UCI method There are also two additional advantages:
The measurement is made under load.
The following section contains some helpful informa- (no impairment of the measurement due to elastic
tion about the hardness testing method of the MIC 10. resilience)
As opposed to conventional Vickers low load hard- The hardness measurement is based on the area of
ness testers, the MIC 10 does not evaluate the the indent and not on the length of the indent diago-
Vickers indent microscopically but electronically ac- nals.
cording to the UCI method. The measurement is thus less affected by surface
roughness; even gunmetal-finished surfaces can be
This has an advantage over the visual evaluation be- measured.
cause high repeatability of the test results is ensured
even when small indents are measured. Concerning the UCI method, the measurement value
is also dependent on the Young’s modulus of the ma-
The Vickers diamond is fixed to the tip of a round terial.
metal rod. This metal rod is excited, to its resonant fre-
quency of approx. 78 kHz, into longitudinal oscillations.
When the Vickers diamond contacts the material, the
resonant frequency changes. This change happens in
relation to the size of the indent area from the Vickers
diamond. The size, in turn, is a measure for the hard-
ness of the tested material.
Resonant frequencies can be measured very accur-
ately. This is why the UCI method is suited to make
the evaluation of Vickers indents, and thus of the com-
plete test procedure, so much easier and quicker.
12.2 Conversion of hardness values the specified testing method cannot be applied, for
instance, because suitable test equipment is not
available.
The conversion of hardness values into other hard-
ness scales is only possible with certain limitations. it is not possible to take the samples required for
Therefore, in the following we give important informa- the specified testing method.
tion which you should take into account.
Hardness values which were measured by different Special factors of MIC 10
methods cannot be converted to each other on the The conversion of the hardness values into other
basis of generally applicable relationships (see scales, which you can select on the instrument, is
DIN 50 150 resp. ASTM E 140). made according to DIN 50150 or ASTM E 140. There-
In one respect, the reasons for this are found in the fore, all limitations specified in this DIN standard for
fact that the penetration behaviour of a material is the conversion are applicable.
determined by its stress behaviour and change of form Utmost caution is advised when using the Brinell
behaviour. On the other hand, the form and material of scale. Under no circumstances should the MIC 10 be
the indentation diamond, the size of the indent and, used for the measurement of materials with coarse
therefore, the measured area vary with the hardness grained structure (e.g. gray castings). Particularly ma-
testing methods used. terials of this kind call for a Brinell measurement.
Therefore, please note that the conversion of hard-
ness values either into other hardness units or units of
tensile strength may be inaccurate or inadmissible, de-
pending on material, material preparation and surface
finish.
Consequently, you should make conversions only in
cases where:
The surface must be clean and free of oil, grease and Thin plate must have a thickness which corresponds
dust. to 10 times the penetration depth of the Vickers dia-
mond (see table on the next page).
The surface roughness of the material must be small
in relation to the penetration depth of the Vickers dia- Note:
mond (ca 14 to 200 micrometers). We recommend a As per DIN 50133 (hardness measurement according
surface roughness of approx. 30 % of the penetration to Vickers) the center distance between two neighbour-
depth.. ing indents in relation to the mean length of the indent
– Grind rougher surfaces with the grinding device diagonal must be
MIC 1060 (refer to chapter 2.3). - at least 3 times the amount for steel, copper and cop-
per alloys,
- at least 6 times the amount for light metals, lead, tin
and their alloys.
If two neighbouring indents vary in size then the mean
indent diagonal of the larger indent must be used for
calculation of the minimum distance.
Diagonal lenghts and indent depths for a selection of Diagonal lengths and indent depths for a selection of
Vickers hardness values and a test load of 1 kgf Vickers hardness values and a test load of 10 kgf
1000 99 13 130
12.4 Notes on statistical evaluation Each measurement has a certain amount of inaccu-
racy. A measuring error includes the following individ-
ual errors:
The MIC 10 offers you the opportunity to print the fol-
lowing statistical data into a report: The basic measurement inaccuracy of the applied
testing method
– maximum value
The usage of the probes
– minimum value
The preparation of the test material (surface or heat
– average value (is also displayed) treatment)
– absolute and relative range
The homogeneity of the material
External influences ((dirt accumulation, moisture,
– absolute and relative standard deviation temperature)
– minimum material thickness The statistical evaluation is to support your measure-
How this information is printed has been covered in ment assessments and help you to make a clear deci-
Chapter 7.1 Printing data. The average value can be sion about the quality of the tested material. The most
continuously displayed during the measurement and decisive information is derived from the standard devi-
can also be recalled after termination of the measure- ation; it is the best indicator of the quality of a meas-
ment set. urement set.
The average value of a measurement set becomes
more accurate the more measurements you make. On
the other hand, the more single measurements you
make the more measurements can go wrong (mis-
measurements). This is why the difference between
minimum and maximum value is not suited as a re-
liable indicator for the evaluation of a measurement
set which goes beyond 12 measurement points.
2 2 2
MAX MIN 100 n 1
RNG[%] = AVG
d[mm] = 0.62 X
Testload [N] Av erage value[HV]
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Measurment accuracy P
Checking 9-2
Parameter Card 5-31
Memory
Parameters
Deleting 5-30
Deleting 5-32
Memory Card 2-8, 5-16, 5-20
Loading 5-32
as Parameter Card 5-31
Printer
Blocking 6-8
Transfer parameters 7-2
Changing number 5-30
Printing
Switching off 6-8
All files 7-3
Minimum material thickness 12-6
Selecting format 7-5
Printout 7-7
Selecting language 7-4
Minimum value 12-6
Single files 7-3
Printout 7-6
Probe attachment
conical 3-3
cylindrical 3-4
N Probes 2-4
Nickel-Cadmium cells 3-2 Connection 3-3 - 3-4
Charging 8-2 Display symbol 4-8
Nickel-Metalhydrid cells 3-2 Handling 4-8
Charging 8-2
R
O Range 5-27, 12-6
Operation levels 4-5 - 4-7 Printout 7-6
Remote codes 11-6
Remote operation 11-4
T
S Test supports 2-7
Self check 9-3 Tolerances 9-2
Serial number of the MIC 10
Printout 7-6 U
Serial number of the probe UCI method 1-8, 12-2
Printout 7-6
Service addresses 12-9 V
Settings Version number of the MIC 10
Alarm thresholds 5-6 Viewing 5-2
Display 4-3 Versions MIC 10 1-2
Display backlight 5-4
Dwell time 5-18
Single measurement value W
Deleting 5-25
Water protection 8-2
Displaying 5-4
1 2 3 4 5 6
No. Qty Designation Part no. Remarks Kind
1 PCB assembly - MIC 10 34013-3.220
1.1 Eprom, programmed for MIC 10 34221-3.295
1.2 LCD-support 34086-6.640
1.3 LC-display 14619-7.232
1.4 LCD backlight 14117-7.490
1.5 Instrument socket Lemo 0 7pin 14507-7.137
2 Membrane keypad 34298-3.120
3 Battery cable 34211-3.180
6 Housing, upper part 34035-6.640
7 Housing, low er part 34036-6.640
8 Battery cover 34037-6.640
9 Battery cover sealing 34108-6.600
10 Screw 34040-6.070
11 Information sign 33667-6.920
12 Battery spring, simple 14516-7.180
14 Rubber foot 14520-7.820
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